Awa Motel
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What Guests Say
Handy location, clean and spacious rooms, comfortable bed.
Peter
August 2025
As always it ticks all the boxes for us that is why we always come back. Staff are always polite and helpful. The late booking in and out system work well too. The rooms we stay in are very comfortable and well presenred always. Your prices are very affordable for the normal everyday person. Best choice to stay at of all motels in Whakatane and i will continue to give my custom and to anyone else that asks my recommendations for great accommodation in Whk.
Henry
May 2025
We stayed in the 2 room Apartment. It was so spacious! My mother and I loved the place. Kitchen was so well equipped, with a huge pantry and proper sized fridge/freezer. Lots of appliances and utensils so we could cook our own meals and save money by not eating out every meal. Beds were comfy! Clean linen, heaps of towels so washing up makeup and showering etc was not a problem. The first place I can ever remember staying where there was more than enough towels/hand towels/facecloths for us. Made a big difference! Staff were wonderfully friendly over the course of our stay. We felt welcomed warmly upon arrival, and farewelled kindly as we checked out.
G
July 2025
I booked the micro-cabin and deluxe studio and both rooms were very spacious and didn't feel cramped up including the bathrooms. Everything was spaced out nicely and easy to move around in and were well equipped. Both rooms were always clean and refreshed when we returned from our outings. Staff were very friendly, helpful and accomodating. What both my partner and I were impressed with was seeing how this was possibly Iwi or whanau operated. We loved seeing our 'own' (Māori people) doing the mahi and making Te Awa look fab. Also love how the Café was right there for us to dine at, the food there was also delicious.
Annie
January 2025
Good cosy little standalone unit close to township of Whakatane which was great! Awesome shower and bathroom facilities, nice and clean and so close to the ocean. Personal car park and even had a lemon tree and deck area for us to chill. Also, loved the bed too. Aircon worked really well, loved how fast it cooled the room. TV had good channels to watch, linked to SKY. The site has one of the best Cafe's in Whakatane attached to it, serving great Coffee's and meals.
Starsim
April 2025
The Unit was superb, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge. Bedroom bigger than normal with loads of storage space in closet. Kitchen was very clean with a good size fridge. Bathroom well equipped and good size shower. Even had a washing machine available along with laundry liquid, little things that make a difference. Nice sheltered outdoor area to the side. Cafe on site was very busy, which is always a good sign. Whakatane Fishing Club across the road which have superb meals. Take the drive to the end of The Strand where there is an awesome playground, and watch the boats tackle the Whakatane Bar.
Tupu
January 2025
The staff were great. I spoke to them over the phone to begin with as part of the booking process and they were very helpful and cheerful. This continued once we were there, both with the motel staff and the attached cafe staff. Having the attached cafe is also great because you can get your morning coffee there and breakfast if you wish. The location was very good as we could walk to town, cross the road to the waterfront, walk to the river bar crossing etc. It was amazing listening to the bird life in the bush on the hill behind the motel.
Ryan
April 2025
Great location with an excellent cafe forming part of the motel. The room was large with a comfortable bed, seating, kitchenette, plus dining table and chairs. Plenty of room and warm, despite the chilly nights. The staff are lovely, very friendly and helpful. We had a very pleasant short stay.
Muscadine
September 2024
It was nice and central to Whakatane township, and the Motel was clean and tidy, and our room was very spacious. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The cafe on site was very nice. We enjoyed a yummy cooked breakfast there. 1950's Restaurant, where we had dinner, was within walking distance, which was handy.
Angel
July 2025
It’s a great location, close to the Main Street, I walked to dinner and walked to have a facial. The room was spacious and clean and tidy.
Sarah
September 2024
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